Fenella Christian · Crown copyright · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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Whangaparapara: Old Mill Track

1.4km2 hr returnEasy

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Forecast point: Mt Heale Hut (400m) · 4.9km away

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Discover the site of the Kauri Timber Company sawmill and an historic steam traction engine.

Elevation

Climb
128m
Drop
128m
Highest point
76m
Lowest point
1m
20m40m60m00.5km1km
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Scrub
Longest open stretch
1.4km

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

Old Mill Track travels through rejuvenating bush. It follows the edge of mangroves to The Green Campsite (15 minutes), before crossing two steep spurs and descending to the site of the Kauri Timber Company sawmill and an historic steam traction engine.

At low tide, the track can be walked around the shoreline, beginning at The Green Campsite.

Getting there

Start the track from Whangaparapapa Road, near The Green Campsite.

Nearby

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Forecast at the start of the track